Check e-Challan Status Online

e-Challan is the digital traffic violation challan system implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) across India. Under this system, traffic violations are recorded electronically using cameras and handheld devices, and the challan is generated digitally in the Vahan and Sarathi database. The vehicle owner or driver is notified via SMS, and the challan can be checked and paid online through the official e-Challan portal.

The e-Challan system has replaced the traditional paper-based challan system in most states. Traffic police now use body-worn cameras, CCTV cameras at intersections, and speed cameras to capture violations automatically. These violations are then processed and e-Challans are generated and sent to the registered mobile number of the vehicle owner. The system covers violations such as overspeeding, signal jumping, no helmet, no seatbelt, wrong parking, using a mobile phone while driving, and many more.

It is important to pay e-Challans within the stipulated time to avoid additional penalties or legal action. Unpaid challans can result in increased fines, court summons, or even vehicle impoundment in severe cases. You can check for pending challans anytime using your vehicle number or DL number on the official portal.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to check your e-Challan status online:

1. Visit the Official e-Challan Portal: Go to echallan.parivahan.gov.in — this is the official e-Challan website maintained by MoRTH.
2. Choose Search Option: You can search for challans using either your Vehicle Registration Number (e.g., MH01AB1234) or your Driving Licence Number.
3. Enter Details: Type your vehicle number or DL number in the search field. Enter the captcha code for verification.
4. View Challan Details: Click on "Get Details" to see all pending challans. The system will display violation details, fine amount, date and location of violation, and payment status for each challan.
5. Pay Online: If you have pending challans, you can pay them directly through the portal using UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Paying your e-Challan online is quick and convenient. The government provides multiple payment options through the official portal. Here is a detailed guide on how to make the payment:

1. Check Pending Challans: First, check all your pending challans on the e-Challan portal or mParivahan app as described above.
2. Select Challan to Pay: You can choose to pay individual challans or all pending challans at once. Select the challans you wish to pay.
3. Choose Payment Method: Select your preferred payment method — UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), debit card, credit card, or net banking.
4. Complete Payment: Follow the payment gateway instructions to complete the transaction. You will receive a payment confirmation receipt that you should save for future reference.
5. Verify Payment: After payment, the challan status will be updated to "Paid" in the system. You can verify this by checking the challan status again after a few hours.

The mParivahan app offers a convenient way to check and pay e-Challans directly from your mobile phone. This is especially useful when you receive an SMS notification about a challan and want to check the details immediately. The app provides the same information as the web portal and also allows you to make payments through integrated payment options. Open the app, navigate to the e-Challan section, enter your vehicle number or DL number, and tap Search to view all pending challans. You can view photographic evidence of the violation, the exact location and time, and the applicable fine amount.

Here are some of the most common traffic violations that result in e-Challans, along with the fine amounts as per the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019: